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A Customer Guide to Natural Gas Service Installation [Pick the date]

SME Revised:

December 2022

Rev. 17

2 Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison)

Gas Service Requirements

Customers

Architects and Engineers

Plumbing Contractors

City and County Building Inspectors

Revised: December 2022

2022 Edition Rev. 17

(Supersedes All Previous Editions and Revisions) The Customer Guide to Natural Gas Service Installation is a Guide to Con Edison requirements and specifications for establishing gas service to new or remodeled applicant installations. In addition to the utility requirements, local or state officials may stipulate additional provisions for the installation of equipment and materials that are in their authorized areas of responsibility and jurisdiction. Should you have any questions regarding this guide, please contact your local Con

Edison Customer Service Representative. Applicant gas service and meter installation arrangements are

subject to Con review and approval. Applicants should submit a Work Request as soon in the planning process as possible.

DISCLAIMER: This is a guidance document for the convenience of the public. It does not substitute for

any applicable laws, rules, codes or regulations, and information in it regarding procedures is subject to

nsibility to be aware of the code

requirements for the area of the installation. Con Edison does not assume the obligation of enforcing

State, City and Local Municipal code requirements. 3

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4 A Customer Guide to Natural Gas Service Installation Accidents involving dig-ins to under- ground facilities occur every year. They can damage equipment,

and more importantly, sometimes lead to serious injuries, even death. We want to reduce the number of

accidents so we joined a One-Call-System designed to make it safer for you to dig and work near under-

ground facilities. The customer shall immediately notify Con Edison of any suspected leakage or escape of gas by calling the toll-free hotline 1-800-75CONED or 1-800-752-6633.

It's the Law! Call before you dig!

Much of the Con Edison equipment that transmits and delivers energy is under the ground, including more than 4,300 miles of natural gas pipelines. We work diligently to keep our systems safe and our excellent safety record demonstrates that commitment. New York State law requires anyone planning to dig or excavate to call a one-call center two to 10 days in advance. The one-call center will contact Con Edison on your behalf to obtain the necessary clearances, including the locations of all in-ground electrical and natural gas lines near your job site.

UNDERGROUND UTILITIES

CALL CENTERS

NYC and WESTCHESTER: 811

NY Code 753 requires 2-

GAS EMERGENCIES CALL

1-800-75-CONED (800-752-6633) OR 911

HEARING IMPAIRED

Toll-free, teletype line

(1-877-423-4372)

Billing and Service inquiries

We think you should know . . . . .

At Con Edison, when we say: "We're here to help," we mean it! Our responsibility is to provide our gas

customers with safe, reliable and cost effective service. Con for natural gas service are among the lowest in the State of New York. Before you start planning your project, please visit Con Edison - Powering New York City and Westchester / to create a Work Request using Con Approximately one week after Con Edison receives a work request from your licensed contractor, you will receive correspondence indicating the name and contact number of the representative handling your case. Please work with Project Center or the Project Case App. and your assigned Case manager to get real time updates on your case 5

The Con Edison System

For more than 180 years, Con Edison has served the most dynamic and demanding marketplace

metropolitan New York while maintaining a safe and reliable natural gas supply to more than 1.1 million gas

customers. We have employees on duty 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to ensure the safety and reliability

of our gas system. We work closely with multiple pipeline suppliers to ensure a consistent and reliable flow of

gas into our distribution system.

This guide is intended to protect the mutual interest of our gas customer and Con Edison. Close attention and

adherence to our Gas Specifications will ensure timely and efficient installation of a gas service that meets

your requirements.

This guide will be revised and/or amended as required in keeping with developments and progress in the

natural gas industry. The latest revision of this guide may be obtained at: https://www.coned.com/en/small-

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Table of Contents

Quick Start 8

A. Frequently Asked Questions

B. Customer Request for Gas Service Service to

C. Gas Work Request Flow Process

Section 1 General Information 13

A. Purpose

B. Scope

C. Application for Service

D. Rates & Terms of Service

E. Inspection

F. Customer Entitlement for New Gas Service

G. Customer Responsibility for Maintenance and Replacement of Existing Gas Services

H. Identification of Con Edison Employees

I. Access to a Customer's Premises

J. Customer Cooperation

K. Information Inquiries

L. Gas Service Layouts

M. Customer Pipe Size and Adequacy

N. Un-Metered Connection (Flat)

O. Piping Certification and Permit(s)

P. Special Services at Cost

Q. Definition of Cost

R. Flat Rate Policy (Building Swing-Over or Bottled Gas By-Passing) S. Shut-Down of Building Gas Service Requiring Utility Notification

T. Operator Qualification (OQ) Requirements

U. Drug and Alcohol (D&A) Requirements

Section 2 Gas Services 25

A. General Information

B. Customer Pipe Size

C. Gas Service Installation Requirements

D. Welding

E. Gas Meter Location

F. Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing (CSST) Service Pipe

G. Below Ground Piping: Leakage Testing

H. Meter Piping: Test Pressure and Duration

I. Restoring Gas Service after Repairs

J. Restoring Gas Service to Buildings with Risers

K. Minimum Insulation Standards for Dwellings Converting to Gas Space Heating

L. Emergency Natural Gas Generator

M. Oil to Gas Conversion

N. Odor Fade

O. Natural Gas Detectors

Section 3 Gas Pressure Regulator Equipment 44

A. General Installation Requirements

B. Con Edison System Elevated Delivery Pressure

C. Available Delivery Pressure

D. Requirements for Buildings in Flood Zones

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Section 4 Gas Meter Equipment 47

A. Approved Locations for Gas Metering Equipment and Waiver Guidelines

B. General Installation Requirements

C. Gas Meter Piping

D. Identification of Customer Piping

E. Aesthetics

F. Gas Meter Seals

G. Removal of Con Edison Equipment during Building Alterations

H. Demolition

I. Installation of Gas Service Regulator Vent Line Protection Device J. Commercial& Industrial Customer Equipment Interaction w/ Con Edison Gas Regulator and Gas Meter Section 5 Distributed Generation (DG)-New Technology 59

A. Fuel Source and Pressure

B. Installing a Natural Gas-Fueled CHP System

Section 6 Customer Responsibility 60

A. Liability

B. Repairs after the Meter-Leakage of Gas/Warning Tag Condition

C. Gas Booster and Jeweler Torch Safety

D. Signage for Multiple Gas Services

Section 7 Reference Material 64

Abbreviations

Definitions

Governing Codes

Gas Meter and Gas Service Reference Specifications and Drawings

Approved Gas Service Equipment Tables

Exhibit - A Gas Integrity Test & Turn-On Affidavit (Restoration Repair) Exhibit - B Gas Meter Piping Pressure Test Verification

Exhibit - B.1 OP Qual Affidavit

Exhibit C Gas Sleeve Installation Affidavit Form

Exhibit - E Welder Affidavit

Exhibit - F Certificate of Compliance

Exhibit - G Request for Waiver-Minimum Installation Standard Exhibit - H Interim & Final Gas Checklist New Business and O2G Exhibit I PE Plastic Joint Fusion/Customer Property | Visual Inspection

Exhibit J Outdoor Gas Meter Waiver Form

Exhibit K Minimum outdoor Gas metering square footage requirements

Exhibit - L Ways to Pay your Bill

Exhibit M Gas Service Line scenario sketches Revisions Updates, Additions and/or Omissions to the Yellow Book 116 8

Quick Start

A. Frequently Asked Questions

1. Q - How can this guide help me?

A - means of exchanging pertinent information between Consolidated Edison Co. of NY, Inc. s, engineers, builders, contractors and municipal inspectors.

2. Q - When should I apply for natural gas service?

A An application for any new, additional or an alteration to an existing service should be made as far in advance as possible to ensure adequate time for engineering and construction details to be arranged.

3. Q - Is gas service readily available?

A Prior to ordering equipment or starting pipe work, it is important that the customer contact Con Edison to make sure of the availability and proximity to existing gas facilities. The type and/or size of gas service requested by a customer may not be available at a specific location. Gas service may only be available through special negotiation and at the expense of the customer.

4. Q How do I initiate having a gas service installed?

A https://www.coned.com/en/small-medium-size-

businesses/building-project-center/ to submit a service request form.

5. Q - When should I contact 811?

A By law, excavators and contractors working in New York State must contact 811 (New York 811 in the five boroughs of NYC and Dig Safely NY in Westchester County) at least

48 hours but no more than 10 working days (excluding weekends and legal holidays)

prior to beginning any mechanized digging or excavation work to ensure underground lines are marked. Excavators and contractors can also submit locate requests online. For safety reasons, homeowners are strongly encouraged to call as well when planning any type of digging on their property. For excavation work completed on personal property, it is the contractoto contact 811. 9

6. Q - Where will my gas meter be located?

A 1-3 Family residential gas meters will be placed outdoors. 4 dwellings and larger, commercial and mix-use will be placed outdoors unless

7. Q - Do I have to physically protect the gas meter?

A Yes, gas meters, regulators and associated gas piping that may be subjected to vehicle damage must be adequately protected. Pipe posts or bollards shall be installed by the customer. Certain installations may require more substantial protection at the discretion of Con Edison.

8. Q - Why is odorant added to natural gas?

A Natural gas is flammable, colorless and odorless. To make its use safe, an odorant must be added so that it is easily detectable if a leak occurs. All gas transported in Con eadily detectible by the public and company employees with a normal sense of smell. Please refer to additional information on Odor Fade in Section 2- N. below

9. Q - What is the BTU rating of natural gas in the Con Edison gas distribution system?

A The natural gas heating value fluctuates as it passes through the distribution system. The heating value of gas can range from 0.95 MMBtu/MCF to 1.090 MMBtu/MCF.

Btu Rating = (0.950-1.050) MMBtu/MCF

1 MCF * (Btu Rating) = 1 MMBtu

1 MMBtu / (Btu Rating) = 1 MCF

1 Therm = (MCF) * 10

However, if the Btu rating is assumed to be 1.0 MMBtu/MCF, the following ratios apply:

1 CF = one cubic foot of gas = 1,000 Btu

1 CFH = one cubic foot of gas per hour = 1,000 Btu/hour

1 CCF = 100 CF = 100,000 Btu = 1 Therm

1 MCF = 10 CCF = 1000 CF = 1,000,000 Btu = 10 Therms

1 MMBtu = 1,000 Mbtu + 1 MCF = 1 DekaTherm = 10 Therms

1kW (kiloWatt 1,000 Watts) = 3,413 BTU

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B. Customer Request for Gas Service

Customer requests for all new or additional gas service, as well as certain non-service work, will be made

through our web-site www.coned.com/en/small-medium-size-businesses/building-project-center Project

Center. See Work Request Process.

Step - 1

Opening a Work Request (WR)

When you are ready to begin the process for a new gas service or for a gas service information ruling

please have a licensed professional installer as the referred contact agent for the work request.

1. Initiate Project Center www.coned.com/en/small-medium-size-businesses/building-project-center

and e-file the work request.

2. Input the request for gas supplied to your end-use of equipment, example are, gas range, water

heater, boiler or furnace and a back-up emergency generator. Gas consumption will be totaled; a customer representative will be assigned to the work request.

3. Energy Services/Gas Conversion will follow-up with Acknowledgement Letter confirming your

request for the referenced location and an assigned ID No. to track the progress of the request.

4. Energy Services/Gas Conversions

to discuss the preliminary gas service layout while working with the customer to ensure the most economic means are addressed and that the project is satisfactory installed with no delays to

service completion date. (pg. 16).

5. The company will determine the point of entry (POE) to the building. A preferred POE will be a

special cost to the customer. The property line/building line and other easement issues will be discussed in Step- 3.

6. Tracking the job progress as a registered user (customers/contractor) can e-file all work request, quickly review status of current cases and receive email alerts when current milestones are reached

or inquire of the status of the project.

7. If applicable, Con Edison will require the customer operator qualifications to be submitted

in advance of creation of the case.

Step - 2

Gas Service Ruling

Con Edison Representative will initiate a case management number to the project and a case triage assessment will determine:

1. Review customer / contractor work requests.

2. All load requests will be reviewed by Engineering. Please provide accurate Gas Loads when filling

a case

3. Gas Engineering to further determine the adequacy of existing services when new or additional loads

are added to the customer premises.

4. Ruling returns from Gas Engineering and the existing gas service is not adequate, Energy Services

will issue the necessary work orders to the construction department to excavate and install gas services according to approved gas engineering layouts.

5. Issue to the customer and contractor an approved service layout with all current company

specifications, meter drawings, outlining company and customer responsibility.

6. Gas Engineering Service Layouts are valid for 60 days from the date of issuance. A new load study

and service layout will need to be prepared as Con Edison cannot reserve pipeline capacity.

7. Gas Cost Estimates are valid for six (6) months from the date of issuance (pg. 13).

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Step - 3

Inspections & Gas Service Layout

Depending on the case request type, actions by Con Edison Representative may include:

1. Site verification that the wall sleeve has been installed in the building point of entry (pg. 21).

2. Discuss with the customer / contractor to obtain the necessary operator qualifications, city certificates

and affidavits related to the installation, pressure testing of gas service pipe, distribution piping and/or

metering, to avoid a delay in a service completion date (pages 17 - 19).

3. To monitor the progress of work by customer / contractors through field visits, e-mail

correspondences and Work Management Systems.

4. Track status updates encourage customer to use Project Center to follow up on their case by

contacting the assigned representative. To avoid delays by the company in order to meet customer service dates.

5. etails/specifications with

contractor.

6. The Gas Service Layout, the drawing which includes a sketch and description of company

construction work to be performed.

Step - 4

Construction of Gas Service Installation

Con Edison requests to the appropriate groups for the construction of the facilities. It will include:

1. Gas Operations or Construction Management oversee third party contractors working for Con

Edison on the installation of Company owned facilities.

2. Gas Operations installation of Company owned facilities. Generally, mains, services and

gas regulator set-up.

3. Customer Operations to establish the application of the customer service gas rate account and to

collect payment agreement for deposits, easements and the cost of the gas service work.

4. Energy Services or Gas Conversion licensed contractor has completed the applicable piping installation while fulfilling the requirements of all federal, state, city, municipal and company

requirements for natural gas service installation.

5. Customer to contact Energy Services/ Gas Conversion representative to schedule final inspection

(Pages 74 76).

Step - 5

Final Inspection and Gas Meter Turn- On

Customer on completion of his/her work request will contact the assigned Con Edison Representative for the final inspection and the release of the gas meter:

1. Work order will be issued for a gas meter by Energy Services/Gas Conversion upon sign-off of a

complete final inspection checklist.

2. The gas meter is the property of Con Edison and the size and type selected are based on the gas

service ruling for residential and commercial dwellings.

3. Con Edison Meter Bureau will deliver, set meters and turn on the gas service.

Energy Services / Gas Conversion Representative will:

1. Review the case work request; verify the accuracy of the account and billing as well as

the documentation of any revenue associated with the project (pg. 18).

2. Once all the case task/steps have been verified the case is closed out.

12 a job via Project Center http://coned.com/es

Meter Waiver Form

See Guide

Customer receives Letter with Service

Layout and the agreed upon Service Date.

Customer provides Con Edison payment

of any customer-cost work acknowledgement letter from

Con Edison

Con Edison Performs

Service Determination,

Company & Customer

Responsibility / cost

Initial Field Visit

Customer provides to Con Edison:

Deposit/Service Application, and

Certificate of Municipal Inspection

Customer/Contractor starts customer work

Customer requests

Final Inspection from

Con Edison

Failed Final Inspection

Final Inspection

meets all items

Equipment Sizing

& Approved Equipment

Establish point of service

Pressure Regulator Wall Sleeve Distributed Generation

C. Gas Work Request Flow Process

Con Edison makes permanent

connection, establishes rates and energizes service 13

SECTION 1 - General Information

A. Purpose

The information in this handbook provides a basic and uniform set of specifications and guidelines covering the installation of gas service for Con customers. The codes we have referenced, and

the information provided in this booklet in no sense relieves the customer of the responsibility to install

gas piping and appliances in accordance with the latest revisions of the applicable governing codes that are listed in Section 2. code requirements for the area of the installation. Any change or modification to our Gas Service Layout(s) or equipment type including location and point of entry (POE) requires advanced approval from Con Edison. Our Gas Specifications have been prepared to assure compliance with all the various codes and safety requirements. Changing anything without prior approval from Con Edison,

will result in the job not being accepted, requiring a contractor to make corrections causing potential

delays. Corrections to piping configurations will incur an additional expense to the customer and/or

licensed contractor. Altering a gas specification creates the potential for a code or safety violation.

The customer should always feel free to consult a company Representative regarding safe practices and practical applications of gas installation and equipment connection. Representatives are available to discuss design details while in the planning stage.

Con Edison does not assume the

obligation of enforcing State, City and

Local Municipal code requirements.

B. Scope

The information and specifications found in this handbook relate to the piping and equipment necessary for

connecting the customer's appliances to the company's gas distribution piping as well as other subjects of

mutual interest to developers, customers, architects, engineers, and licensed plumbing contractors. This

handbook is intended to be a guideline and is not a complete set of rules governing natural gas installations.

C. Application for Service

Con Edison requires a company application for new or additional gas service requests. To ensure a

timely service connection your application should be submitted well in advance of the date service is

required. All customers are required to consult with the company regarding service availability before

the completion of plans, purchase any equipment and before any construction commences on a additional natural gas service may be made through Con customer Project Center portal via

Web site

using at www.coned.com/en/small-medium-size-businesses/building-project-center . Submitting an application for service using the Project Center application ensures an immediate response along with confirmation the application was received. As per the PSC Code, natural gas is delivered at a lumn (WC) at the outlet of the gas meter (for indoor meter installations) or the outside building wall (for outdoor meter installations). The installation of appliances and/or equipment requiring more than 4-inches WC must NOT be installed until evaluated and approved in advance by Gas Engineering. Request for approval should be submitted through the Commercial Service Representative. The customer or his/her contractor must furnish Con Edison with information on the proposed gas service installation or any increase in required gas load. Con Edison provides Licensed Plumbing Contractor Work Request forms for convenience.

1. During the application process, the customer contractor is required to provide Con Edison with

proof of gas Operator Qualifications as per Subpart N in 49 CFR Part 192, for work on gas

Board)

showing the QR code, a transcript (from the On Board Learning Management System) and the OQ Affidavit will be acceptable forms of OQ proof.

2. Con Edison Gas Cost Estimates are valid six (6) months from the date of issuance.

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D. Rates & Terms of Service

The rates and terms of service under which Con Edison provides gas service is set forth in schedules (also referred to as "tariffs") filed with the New York State Public Service Commission ("NYPSC"), which regulates the state's electric, gas and steam utilities and reviews and approves their rates and terms of service. The Company's schedules on file with the NYPSC including current, pending, and canceled or superseded tariff leaves - can be found on the NYPSC's website located at http://www.dps.ny.gov/. The rates and terms of service shown on the Con Edison website are provided for your convenience

and do not replace or provide an authorized substitute for the official schedules (including the rates

and terms of service) and the Statements of rate adjustments on file with the NYPSC. The Company does not guarantee that the Summaries available on this website reflect the rates and adjustments

contained on the Statements filed with the NYPSC and in effect or that the tariff leaves, Statements,

and Summaries shown on this website reflect the most recent filings made with the NYPSC.

E. Customer Inspection:

Wherever the Customer is responsible for performing any work or furnishing or maintaining any gas equipment or facilities, the Customer shall do the same or cause the same to be done at its expense, except that th aware of a safety issue. The Company will make the situation safe and will make minor screwdriver repairs, encompassing the provisions of technical advice, minor adjustments and minor repairs,

including the relighting of gas pilot lights, only when such work is performed incidental to other work

being performed by the Company to provide safe and reliable gas service. Screwdriver repairs will

not include parts replacement, will be short in duration and will not be solicited but performed only in

response to a request for a safety inspection by the Customer.

F. Customer Entitlement for New Gas Service

1. Customer entitlement for gas service is explained in its entirety in Gas Rates and Tariffs General

Performed by the Company for Customers at a Charge is explained in Gas Rates and Tariffs General Rules IV (1) (2) (3) Cost and Special Services. A brief summary of cost responsibility for heating and non-heating customers is listed below: a) Firm Residential Applicant Non-Heating

1, 2 and 3 family detached, semi-attached or attached homes containing less than four (4)

dwelling units. The material and installation costs relating to up to 100 feet of any combination of main and service line measured from the centerline of the public right-of-way (or the main if it is closer to the customer and development will be limited to one side of the right-of-way for at least 10 years), service connections and appurtenant facilities, but not less than 100 feet of main (if necessary) plus the length of service line necessary to reach the edge of the public right-of- way. b) Firm Residential Applicant Heating

The material and installation costs relating to:

Up to 100 feet of main and appurtenant facilities; and NOTE: footers that differ from the official leaves on file with the NYPSC. The NYPSC marks its on 15 Up to 100 feet of service line measured from the centerline of the public right-of-way (or the main if it is closer to the customer and development will be limited to one side of the right-of- way for at least 10 years), service connections and appurtenant facilities; but not less than the length of service line necessary to reach the edge of the public right-of-way. c) Firm Non-Residential Applicant If an applicant who will be a firm, non-dual-fuel customer requests service other than residential service, the material and installation costs relating to: Up to 100 feet of main and appurtenant facilities; and Service line, service connections and appurtenant facilities located in the public right-of- way. d) Charges for Additional Facilitiesquotesdbs_dbs9.pdfusesText_15

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